Select the best option.
Correct answer: C. It is reliably learnt that he will become the next president of the workers' union.
- A. It is reliably learnt that he will become the nearest president of the workers' union.
- B. It is reliably learnt that he will become the next president of the workers union.
- C. It is reliably learnt that he will become the next president of the workers' union.
- D. It is reliable learnt that he will become the next president of the workers' union.
Explanation
This sentence is correct because it uses the passive construction "It is reliably learnt" to report information without naming a specific source, which is a common formal style in news or official writing. The clause "that he will become the next president of the workers' union" is grammatically sound, with will become showing future certainty.
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